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KG03 ELX

2003 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

285,508 mi
Last recorded285,508 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG03 ELX
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2017 285,508 miles

Nearside Rear slight play in suspension bushes

Offside front to rear brake pipes rusting recommend replaced soon(by and over fuel tank)

engine oil leaks

front brake pads low discs worn

Fail 3 Jul 2017 285,505 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases FRONT PIPES (7.1.2)

Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen O/S AND N/S (1.8.B.1)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect O/S AND N/S (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear slight play in suspension bushes

Offside front to rear brake pipes rusting recommend replaced soon(by and over fuel tank)

engine oil leaks

front brake pads low discs worn

Pass 30 Jun 2016 273,017 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 259,683 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 243,923 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 221,916 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 193,461 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 160,319 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Mar 2010 127,449 miles

Front brake discs worn and lipped.Pads 80% worn.

Fail 26 Mar 2009 114,590 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 26 Mar 2009 114,590 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 27 Mar 2008 105,043 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 27 Mar 2008 105,043 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 29 Mar 2007 91,488 miles

front tyres worn un/even/approaching legal limit 235/45/r17 94y

Pass 22 Mar 2006 62,397 miles

rear tyres on 2mm 235/45/17y

rear tyres on 4mm

How Reliable is the BMW 525?

Based on 724,963 MOT tests across 56,965 vehicles.

74.4%
Pass Rate
7,259
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
56,965
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 33,171
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 17,448
Brake pipe excessively corroded 16,227
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 10,065
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 9,710
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KG03 ELX is a 2003 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2003 BMW 525 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 103,304 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 525 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 33,171 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KG03 ELX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 525 typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 23 years old, this BMW 525 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was KG03 ELX registered?

KG03 ELX is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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